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Edit - I just noticed the autocorrect fail in the title fml. I’m growing parsley, chives, spearmint, and rosemary from seeds. Chives are already starting to sprout and doing really well and I have a couple rosemary sprouts starting which I’m excited because I’ve heard rosemary can be tricky. It’s been 9 days since I’ve planted and I’ve yet to see and sprouts from the parsley and spearmint. I definitely over watered them by accident and now trying to do damage control. Should I start again for mint and parsley because I likely rotted the roots, or do they just take longer to germinate? #gardening #noob #help_me_imgur
Zeroforwinger
Mint takes a few weeks to sprout. Longer than almost anything else
kaeldra
Good luck with your growing boobs, @op
Randomice
There wouldn't be any roots to rot until after they germinated. Some plants just take longer. Give it some more time.
IAmDoingMyPart
Make sure to surface sow the tiny seeds or they won’t make it through the soil
MarvinSuggsMuppaphone
Mint takes a long time to germinate. I did find pre-chilling the seed packet in the fridge increased germination for me for future.
DiabloD3
Those herbs aren't meant to start in the little cells you have, but direct sow into 4 to 6" size pots for their permanent homes.
whywritemythesiswhenihaveinternet
It could be a temperature issue, though mint should be fine...you may want to consider getting a heat mat to place under the tray.
Idownvotegunnuts
I know that parsley seeds can take longer. You may have also just gotten an old/damage packet that won't sprout. For now wait it out.
LokiAtItAgain
Should be fine, sounds like they’re still germinating. Our rosemary always shoots up feverishly
BearRaid
Anyone else see a big chocolate waffle?
QQTrain
I have onions outside that didn't sprout after planting *checks date* 11 months ago. They seem to be doing fine out there now though?
Randomice
Onions are bulbs. Those start growing when spring starts. If you plant them a little too late they'll keep slumbering for a year.
jj86
Un-germinated seeds don't have roots. Make sure you have enough moisture to germinate. I use a spray bottle to water and keep them damp.
jj86
Keep the flat in a big plastic bag or with a sealed cover to keep it from drying out between waterings. 9 days isn't too long.
bandanasforscale
Yea I have a plastic lid to cover the tray and have been using a spray bottle to water now that I learned my lesson. Thanks for the info!